The State of Origin series will kick off in Townsville on Wednesday night, with NSW looking to avenge the disappointment of last year’s failed campaign.breaks down everything you need to know for the big game, from kick off times to key match-ups for the series opener in Townsville.
Turbo and Trell ... Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell have been picked in the centres for the Blues.NSW coach Brad Fittler has gone with a heavy Penrith Panthers flavour in his team for the series opener, which has been moved from Melbourne as a result of COVID-19 lock-down laws in Victoria. The Blues head into the match as favourites despite the fact they will play the opening two games of the series in enemy territory.
The man most under pressure is Blues halfback Nathan Cleary, who is looking to break a reputation that has left many critics questioning his ability to get the job done on the biggest stage. Cleary will partner Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in the halves, a combination that goes back to their teenage days coming through Penrith’s junior representative teams.
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